title: [Osteosynthesis of subcondylar fractures using a rectangular 3-dimensional stabilization plate].
abstract: The current international opinion for the treatment of displaced subcondylar fractures has become more aggressive after the rediscovery of the submandibular incision and the creation of new fixation material. We report 19 patients with displaced subcondylar fractures who were treated with reinforced rectangular plates. The pure titanium plates are slightly concave and measure 13 by 9 mm. We evaluated dental articulation, mouth opening, propulsion and duction and observed rapid recovery of mandibular kinetics and mandibular function. Use of this plate is a major progress in the treatment of fractures of the condyle.
authors.affiliation: Service de Stomatologie, Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg-Hôpital civil.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wilk
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Biotchane
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rosenstiel
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Charles
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001860:Bone Plates; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004867:Equipment Design; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009068:Movement; D013499:Surface Properties; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014025:Titanium
vernacular_title: Ostéosynthèse des fractures sous-condyliennes par une plaque rectangulaire de stabilisation tridimensionnelle.